Cech Would Welcome Rooney at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have seemed to step up their attempts to woo Wayne Roone to Stamford Bridge this week.

Veteran goalkeeper Petr Cech has lavished praise on the unsettled forward, telling Sky Sports News he would welcome him as a teammate (h/t ESPN).

"I could see him in a Chelsea shirt, as players change shirts," Cech said. "If that happens, he is a fantastic player and would be welcomed to our squad. But at the moment we are in the moment of speculation so we will see what happens."

"He is a great player and you always want to see great players in your team. I can see lots of players in the Chelsea shirt, but it all depends on who Jose Mourinho wants to see in the Chelsea shirt."

Rooney is set for showdown talks with United boss David Moyes this week.

Neymar Calls for Rooney to Move to Barca

Fresh off his Confederations Cup success with Brazil, Neymar seems to have taken up public relations duty for new club Barcelona.

Speaking to reporters, the forward called for Manchester United's wantaway star Wayne Rooney to join him in Catalonia (via Daily Mail).

"The style of football we (Barcelona) play and the level of the players we have. We are the perfect club for the top players to join," he said.

"Wayne is one of the most gifted and technical players in the world. Of course he would improve Barcelona. He would improve any club in Europe. And on a personal level, it would be a dream to play with him."

Garay Nears United Switch

If reports are to be believed, David Moyes is keen on signing another centre-back for Manchester United.

This would be an interesting decision considering the Red Devils' current depth in the position, but one that seems to be motivated by Rio Ferdinand's accelerating age.

According to The Mirror's sources in Portugal, Moyes is close to landing Benfica's Ezequiel Garay for around £17 million.

"The Portuguese club are set to sign another Argentinian, Lisandro Ezequiel Lopez from Arsenal de Sarandi, to replace him, with the classy 23-year-old moving for around £3.5 million and allowing Benfica the chance to sell Garay," the report claims.

United may have to move quick, though, as "a second Premier League club is interested in Garay."

Neville Pleads for Rooney Stay

As rumours of Wayne Rooney's potential exit have swelled, so have voices pleading for the English forward to remain in Manchester.

One of these voices belongs to former United full-back Gary Neville.

In an interview with talkSPORT, Neville said (via The Sun): "Personally, with my allegiances, I’d never recommend anyone leave United because I believe it is a great stage to play football and you can achieve what you want there."

"I have seen David Beckham and other big players leave United and it really is something that comes down to the individual and the club."

If Rooney is to stay, expect to see him play a different role to his attacking midfield duties of last season.